The Rock Island Argus from Rock Island, Illinois • Page 5

THE AUG-TTS, MONDAY, JUNE 25, 1900." 5 4 ifs a Swear MB? But you can avoid itas far as "dining roomN rabies are concerted, if you will let us show you the new Victor dining table. Your Good Wife Will i Spared Many Heartaches At seeing your impatience if you use this table. Can ie lengthened without even removing the dishes. It's worth your while to see it even if you don't buy now. Call and inspect our line of furniture and carpets.

Gl Cor. Sixteenth Street emann HEADQUARTERS FOR v1 FIREWORKS. Everything in the Fireworks line at the right prices. SPENCER'S, 1709 Second avenue, Rock Island. Perfection Goal.

In everything that concerns tailoring we are always at the head. We keep an eye on what must be the prevailing styles in tailoring. Our spring suitings comprise the richest array of fabrics obtainable. We employ only the best skilled labor, obtainable. Our prices and workmanship will justify your consideration.

We never fail to please the most fastidious dresser. For your next suit try THE TAILOR. Sin to aaa- and Second Avenue. L3 is Our 3 SI V. zmann PLAN AND PURPOSE Of Tonight's Theatre Meeting at the Rock Island Club.

THE PEOPLE ABE INTERESTED. It Is Their Project and They Should Understand It Thoroughly. Rock. Island is for innate in th9 opportunity that now presents itself (or tbe securing of a brand new ground floor theatre, not only in the fact that such a chance should be offered for the success of the undertaking without risk or responsibility to a single citizen, but in the character of the promoter who has been induced to come here. George II.

Johnston is not only the most successful and most sought promoter of amusement enterprises in the country, but in the world, for that matter. The fact that his name is attached to tbe undertaking is an assurance in the first place that it will be put through in every detail just as he prU3ies. if it is put through at all, and that after it is completed the class of attraction w'll be up to the standard of the house. There is no exaggeration about this assertion. The committee and others interested in the proposition hare had ample time to lcok thoroughly into Mr.

Johnston's record from one end cf the land to the other, and not a tingle instance has beea found where he has failed in the slightest particular to do exactly as he contracted to do. lie is a man whose reputation is his main stock in trade; he is proud of it and will permit nothing to be done either in his own interests or the interests of those with whom he is dealiug to reflect upon it. I-et It Be radii stood. There ought not to be the slightest doubt of the success of Mr. Johnston's plans in Rock Island, and it is for this reason that The Akgcs urges a large attendance of citizens generally at tonight's public meeting to tw held at the Rock Island Club, where the proposition- now before the city will be tally ani intelligently explained.

It is desired that it be particularly un derstood mat mere is no purpose in tbe -call to get people to tubsciibe against their will or to put them in a position where tnev will feel that they ought to do so. The committee has taken the view that this is an enterprise in which the entire people are interested and that they should un derstand it thoroughly, as tbey ouly can by an informal discussion, and thus through cooperation tho work may be undertaken in a more system atic manner and speedily put through to success. John Eberson, who is conducting tbe ticket sale for Mr. Johnston, is ill and has been confined to his room at the Harper since Saturday. SUBSCRIPTIONS DOUBLED.

Bobctantlal EDcoariffmtnt Offered to the New Theatre Koterprlse. A commendable spirit was shown this afternoon by two Rock Island citizens, who believe the city should not let this opportunity f-lip to get a new theatre, lhe following telegram received by The Akgus is self explanatory: Springfield, June 25 Uock Inland Akgi In order to encourage theatre project XiiK Argus is authorized to double the subscription of Hon. Ben T. Cable and Hon. E.

W. Hurst. II. P. Simpson.

BLAZE AT ST. JOSEPH'S. Interior of Church Damaged About 9400 Yesterday. After the vesper services at St. Jo seph's church yesterday some drapery near the altar was ignited by the can dles, and before the tire could be ex tinguished some of the new frescoiojr was rained and considerable other damage was done.

Tho department was summoned to the scene and aided a bucket brigade in getting the fire under control. The damage is estimated at 1 100. THE NATURAL KINGDOM. All the Woaderfnl Featares to Be Seen With TCedaeeday'a Show. The strange, savage and beautiful living wonders of the natural kingdom have never been so comprehensively exhibited as they now are in tbe united Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers' enormous menageries, and will be shown here Wednesday.

Not only this, but there are also representatives of the various species which are absolutely the only ones in captivity. Take the time to inspect this splendid collection. It is full of interest and instruction, merits your attention, and the management hopes will receive it. The circus and hippodrome performances do not begin until an hour after the opening of the menagerie doors, and at their conclusion on will have another chance to study these zoological treasures. For two years Ira W.

Kelley, of Mansfield. was in poor health on account of kidney trouble. He consulted several physicians and soent considerable money for medicines I without obtaining relief until he tried Foley's Kidney Care, and now writes: I desire to add my testimony that it mav be the cause of aidinsr others." I COMMITTEES ON PICNIC. farther Plans for the Annaal District Log BoUIbst. The executive committee of tbe Tenth Congressional District Modern Woodmen Picnic association has elected officers and committees for the annual log rolling to be held July 18.

at Longview park, as follows: Marshal of the Diy Maj. W. T. Channoe. Finance Committee S.

R. Wright, R. Crarnpton. S. J.

Appe, H. Flueel, C. A. Stoddard, T. H.

McNevin. William McEniry. F. A. Andrews, Ezra Wilcher.

J. vrkson. Clarence Pratt. T. F.

VTeelan, J. P. Sexton. E. E.

Potter, George Morgan, James F. Egan. Press Committee II. P. Simpson, Walter Johnson.

J. J- La Velle, F. W. Rinck, Gus Donald. P.

S. McGlynn, Myron Jordan, W. A. Jones. Reception Committee T.

H. Thomas, Dr. G. G. Craig.

Dr. G. L. Eyster. Dr.

J. Coniegys. H. H. Robb.

Joseph Rosenfield, i. II. McKown. H. Johnson.

E. F. Helpenstell. C. Ltt-tig, C.

Maucker, William Jackson, Dr. J. F. Myers, H. Lamp.

C. E. Hodgson. C. Searle, J.

F. Munger, Maj. C. W. Hawes.

M. T. Stevens, J. F. McNamara.

F. A. Graves, J. E. Penry, II D.

Corken, Spencer Matti-son of this city, and the following from Moline: Frank K. Young. Owen Owens, M. McEniry, A. B.

Hanson, J. I Smith. Decoration Committee Fi ank (J. Youoar, George Kinssburv. John Warner.

W. H. Haire. J. B.

Eckhart. Committee on Sports A.J MoPher-rin, R. R. Georgia. W.

P. Griflin. J. A. Moran.

H. C. Hunt, of Rock Island, and Prof. A. Oppenheiiner of Moline.

All committees are requested to meet with the executive committee at tbe head oiHoe next Thursday evening at 7:30, when arrargements concerning decorations, sports, line of march, will be made. Secretary Rosen-field of the executive committee says be i somewhat disappointed with the small encouragement which tbe finance committee has met in its canvass to create a fand necessary to inture tbe success of the picnic. He furthermore states: "The citizens of Rock Island should awaken to the fact that a visit of 20 000 stiangers to the city is of vitil iasportauce and tbey should contribute more liberally to the picnic fund. If more interest is nottaken the picnic next rear may DONAHUE HOLDS THE CUP. Wlnuer of the Aleu'a Third tiacdlcap Golf Match.

Tho Stturday afternoon men's ban dioap at the Rjck Island Arsenal Coif club was won by Col. Jamus P. Dona hue, of Divenport, with the low net sore of 85. The attendance at the course was large', tire entry list num bering 48. Most of tho players, however.

seemed to have an off day, so that lit tic of the playing was up to the stand ard of what our golfers are capable of doing when better conditioned. Col Donahue is the third winner of the cup, Frank Mixter and Rev. A. Judy being the former winners. The score of Saturday's match is as iol lows: tiros Handicap, Net Donahue 112 C.M)K, U.

A Ml Ely Gi 111 1-1 ilrn.y. I'M Hlunt Mi F.enoh. lift Ms lellard 1U White. I. lit Moore, A.

117 Vau Patten, J. I'ir. Mur hy lis How din 1W Pierce MO Eyster A In worth ion 103 Bernard 1( Martin lOT IKM-lcer 12 Chamber Rk'tiner I'M nicUson Ii3 Marks 124 HobtnsoD Van 1'ittrn. 129 Eurr ll' Ames 1 ft J7 27 K7 91 27 Irt 'Jrt jo ya 7 27 20 117 8 PS 4 2t vn 20 OH 0 1 100 I'M 1O0 102 0 103 4 10.1 2'J 4 10ft 1 13 107 ir. ios 27 109 109 i 10 no i in L7 in 0, 113 12 IIS Irt 117 1 122 12 l'3J 4 l-M an ve 1H 13i 10 Comegys I'eck Yi Mixter Middieton.

127 Vinc -nt. O. 133 Flrke. K. 13.

Coopr, McCullousb I Stephens, Stepocti. t. A Chambers. L. US Moore.

W. 16" Kulp lfl Stephen. H. 16.1 Ker c. H.

Vollmer, C. ollmer. DoOee and Deere unfinished. Prohibition Cooventlon. G.

J. Dempsey, of this city; C. II. Birch and Mr. and Mrs.

J. Golds-worthy! of Moline, and Dr. W. H. Ly- ford.

of Port Byron, go to Chicsgo as Rock Island county delegates to tbe state convention of prohibitionists to be held in that city tomorrow. will also attend the national convention of the same party to be held in Chicago Wednesday. Diving Beara at Proapeet Park. The most novel attraction yet is the performance and comic antics of the diving bears in the lake at Prospect park every afternoon at 3 o'clock. This exhibition is attracting hundreds of visitors to the park daily.

Tbe bears play in tbe water like street gamins, swim, duck and dive and wrestle with each other to the delight and entertainment of the onlookers. A Wealth of Beaaty Is often hidden by unsightly pim ples, eczema, tetter, erysipelas, salt rheum, etc. Bncklen's Arnica Salve will glorify tbe face by curing all skin eruptions, also cuts, bruises, burns, bo Lis, felons, ulcers, and worst forms of piles. Only 25 cents a box. Curs guaranteed.

Sold by Ilartz Ulle- LYIHG ACROSSTRACK. James CillaDD Found in Rail road Yards With Hands Tied. HE HAD BEEN ASSAULTED. Mike Dunn Held for Attempt to Commit MurderPolice News. A riverman named James Gillapp was found last night lying across the Peoria tracks at Twentieth street with his hands tied.

He was taken to the police station in the patrol wagon and there gave information which led to the arrest of Mike Dunn on the charge of assault with intent to commit murder. It seems that Gillapp, who is not entirely sound mentally, had been drinking with Dunn and the latter undertook to relieve him of his cash and began by knocking him down. Not much further is known except that he was found as stated. Magistrate Stafford gave Dunn a preliminary hearing this morning and continued the case till Thursday, the defendant being held at the eounty jail in default, of 500 bonds. Police Polnta.

Three young fellows created a disturbance yesterday afternoon in tbe neighborhood of Eteveiith aveuue and Fifceenth street, by attempting a premature celebration of tbe national holiday. Revolvers were beirg used rather' recklessly when the patrol wagon was summoned to the scene and Officers Moody, Thode and Kberhart gave chase to the offenders, who took refuge in the hills south of town. The pursuit was not entirely successful, hut the offenders were recognized and this morning "Brody" Gracer was arrested at home. The others are known and will be taken as soon as they can be located. Gracer claims to have been using blank cartridges.

Charles Am merman was assessed $10 and costs by Magistrate Stafford this juorning for assault and battery committed ou the person of an unknown man near tbe Rock Island depot Saturday night. The police have been asked to assist in locating jewelry stolen last Saturday from the home of D. M. Littig in Moline. CANDIDATE FOR MINISTRY.

C. S. Spanieling to be Kzamlned by Board of BartlHt hurch. An ecclesiastical council will meet in tbe First Baptist church tomorrow afternonn at '2 u'clork to consider the advisability of ordaining to the min istry S. bpauMing.

wuo has just graduated witu the Uegrte ot li v. from tbe divinity school ot tno university of Chicago. The council will be romposud of th; pastors and delegates of tbe Rojk Island Baptist association. Tho examination of the candidates will be held in the after- nooo, aad tho public ordination services in the evening. Tomorrow'! School Election.

Considerable interest is felt in to morrow's school election, atwbich one diiector is to be chosen. There are two candidates in the field, A. Soland and George F. Roth. Both are worthy citizens and both are deserving of tho energies being expended by their re spective friends.

Hard work is beinc done for each. As said Saturday, the fact that Mr. Roth lives down town, whieh section of the city will be deprived of a representative on the re tirement of Mr. Heimbeck, whose place is thus to be tilled, is responsible for an unusually earnest effort for Mr. Roth below the Third ward, and there seems to be a correspondingly strong pull being made for Mr.

Soland in bis own ward, which is tho Fifth. A special committee of the Tri-City Labor congress has sent out letters indorsing the candidacy of George F. Rjth. The polls will be open at 8 a. m.

and close at 7 p. m. The voting places designated by tbe mayor are: First. Second and. TLird Wards Kruse's shop.

1014 Third avenue. Fourth and iifth Wards trick dc Kautz's livery stable, 1916 Third avenue. Sixth and Seventh Wards Koester block, 3104 Fifth avenue. Grave Yard Mystery Solved. The grave j-ard mystery at Rey nolds has been solved.

Nov. 1 last a man named Smith living near the vil lage secured the keys to the cemetery from Mrs. John McAdam and buried there the remains of an infant. Mrs. McAdam forgot to report the matter to her husband, who is secretary of the cemetery association, and so it came that no record was made 'of it, resnlting in an investigation by Corc-ner L.

V. Eckhart, as told in The Ab- crs last week. Mrs. McAdam has written a letter to the coroner explaining tbe affair. The Modern Beaaty Thrives on good food and sunshine.

with plenty of exercise in tbe open air. tier form glows witn neann ana face blooms with its beauty. If her system needs tbe cleansing action of a laxative remedy, she uses tbe gentle and pleasant Syrup of Figs, made by tbe California Fig Syrup company, only. Subscribe for Tote Abocs. OASTOniA.

Stint), yflit Ixi tji Haw khnrt Baga Bifaatan af McCA Summer Goods Always the newest, the micest, the best, the biggest stock and the low. est prices here. More choice styles of summer corsets to select from now than ever be-fore. Summer corsets at 25c. 39c, several styles at 50e and 75c; while at a dollar we have all tha leading makes and best know models.

To attract sharp attention to this superior collection of hot weather corsets, we will sou at 4 o'clock each afternoon this week, good summer corsets at 9c apiece. One to 1 1 1 a customer, ivememoer ciock. each day. 2,000 or the Prettiest, Dalntl. est Summer Wrappers you ever saw are on sale this week.

Bought expressly for this occasion and priced to make them sell out quick. Percale wrappers, Lraid trimmed. with ntted waist lining ana ueep flounce, worth 1, very special, at 69c Elegantly made wrappers of fine lawns, in new, pretty cotonngs. Compare these with 1.25 and 1.50 garments, price for this sale only 95C Several styles of handsomely made lawn wrappers, cut over perfect models and in full generous sizes, with knee flounces, white lace yokes, better than the usual SI. 68 and fl.75 kinds; get your share at 5 Splendid variety of stvles bought for thi sale and specially priced 1.

tl.25. 1.59. fl.47, fl.68. $1.75 and il.95. Perfectly Made Suits.

Those all wool Men's Suits in plaids, checks, and plain Qfl effects at SO.JJU Boys' Knee Pant Suits. Blue Serge Blouse Suits, some with colored collars. trimmed with different colors of braid, 4.90, $1.60 "7C and 4 suits, closing prices O. Boys' Wash Knee Pant Suits, 9e, 75c, 70c, 65c, 50c 3Rf and Oiil Men's Colored Shirts. Handsome assortment of Men's Fine Negligee Shirts, flfl English, Oxford and Madras, cuffs detached Men's Jean Drawers.

All sies, with elastic cuds 50C Also Elastic f-eam Jean Drawers at the 7flP low prico of fill Mens' Straw Hats. All the popular rough medium and smooth braids, Rflp plain or faucy bands, at OUU 80MMERS fi LA VELLE. 1802 Second Avenue. One Prico. ti'sn 1 DORN, THE TAILOR, 1812 Second Avenue.

R. I. Plumbing, Heating and Roofing 60, Plain and Ornamental Hollow Building Block. PLUMBING AND HEATING, Gravel Roots, All work done by experienced men and fully gaaianteed. Office rear of No.

221 Twentieth street. Wash Goods, Exceptional wash goods offering. marked to make tbem move like hot cakes during this last week in June. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Commencing Monday at 9 o'clock and until Wednesday at 6 o'clock, if tbe let lasts.

1600 yards lawns in special pretty colorings, take them quick at per yard 3ic 1,000 yards 36-inch English percales, finest quality ever made to sell at 12 yard, in pretty wrapper aud shirt waist designs, come early to get any of these, yd. 7c Another lot 1,200 yards remnants of 15c, 18c, 25c dimities, batiste, 2 to 10-yard lengths, at per yard, while they last JQc Millinery. About 50 read v-triiuiinjd hats in our show window and salesrooms plainly ticketed showing that we are reducing our stock cf millinery at a rapid pace and that we do not hesitate to cut our prices square in two in the middle when stock-reducing time comes around. Pluck them nulck. They're ripe and ready.

Free. 500 Pounds of Ice tree. Refrigerators sold cheap aud ico for nothing give it to you. The Cold Waye refrigerators the best made seven walls against heat. Prices $5.

9 65, fll.50. $12.25, tjti.50, tlS.75. The continued cold weather has made refrigerators go slow. Now to move them quick, for one week we will give coupons tor ouu pounds ol ice Ireo with each refrigerator sold for cash at 10 or over. This is for onlv one week to reduce our big stock.

Remember, these low prices, with ice free. ON THE FENCE Implies a state of doubt. All who bavcn'l settled current clothing questions will quickly and easily do so after seeing our display of handsome patterns. The fabrics emphasize tbe beauty of designs, and certainly such art could not be exhibited on finer materials. Wc lit as ouly we can, and our finish, liko royal blood, is exclusive.

Root Painting. 321 Brady Street, Davenport, Iowa. All druggists. meyer, druggists. ROCK 8 LAND.

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